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Laundry pickup & delivery vs. doing it yourself.

Wondering whether laundry pickup & delivery is worth it? Here’s an honest look at the real cost of DIY laundry, time, money, and hassle, against $3.00/lb done-for-you in New Paltz.

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The honest math

It comes down to what your time is worth.

Doing laundry yourself isn’t free. A typical week runs 2 to 3 hours once you count loading, waiting, drying, folding, and putting away, plus detergent and either utility costs or laundromat machines. Pickup & delivery is $3.00/lb ($50 min), and our own drivers deliver free on Mondays and Thursdays. For a lot of people, trading a few dollars for a few hours back every week is an easy call.

Doing it yourselfPickup & delivery
Your time each week2 to 3 hours washing, drying, folding, waitingZero, we handle it
CostDetergent + machines/laundromat + your time$3.00/lb ($50 min), free Mon/Thu delivery
FoldingYouFolded the way you like, guaranteed
Bulky itemsHaul to a big machineComforters & bedding handled, per piece
RecurringEvery single week, foreverSet it weekly, member price 15% off

Still want to do some loads yourself? Our 24/7 laundromat at 138 Main St is always open. Or drop off wash & fold at $2.50/lb.

FAQ

Pickup & delivery vs. DIY, FAQ

Is laundry pickup & delivery worth it?
If your time is worth more than about $10 to 15 an hour, often yes. A typical week of laundry takes 2 to 3 hours of washing, drying, folding, and waiting. At $3.00/lb done-for-you, you trade that time for a few dollars and get it back folded.
How much does pickup & delivery cost vs. doing it myself?
Pickup & delivery is $3.00/lb ($50 min). DIY isn't free either, between detergent, machines or laundromat costs, and 2 to 3 hours of your time each week, the gap is smaller than it looks once you value your time.
Do I save money doing laundry myself?
You save the per-pound fee, but spend the time and the detergent/utility or laundromat cost. Many people find the hours saved are worth more, especially with recurring 15% member pricing.
What if I only want help sometimes?
That's fine, there's no contract. Use pickup & delivery when life is busy and the laundromat or your own machine the rest of the time.

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